THE 
MAGPIE SNAKE. 
Generic Character. 
Tranfverfe hamella; under the abdomen. 
Broad alternate Scales under the tail. 
Specific Character, &c. 
4 
MILK-WHITE SNAKE, marked on the back 
with large approximated ovals of black. 
Abdominal Lamcllce about 164. Suhcaudal fcales 
about 43. 
The elegant little fnake here reprefented in its 
natural lize, is diftinguiflied by the remarkable 
neatnefs of its appearance, and the fimplicity of its 
colors. It is milk-white, and marked down the 
whole length of the back with large oval rings of 
jet-black, the ends of which approaching each 
other on the top of the back, give the appearance 
of double bars: the three firft fpaces included by 
the ovals nearcft the head are of a cream-color; and 
it fometimes happens that the fides of the body are 
marked by blackifh fpots between each of the oval 
rings. This animal is one of the harmlefs ferpents, 
and is a native of South Carolina. 
